Sheltie Planet is the complete guide to the Shetland Sheepdog breed. With cute photos, stories, advice, reviews and a warm community of enthusiasts, it's the place for all things Sheltie.

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The Sheltie is a beautiful, intelligent, friendly, loyal, affectionate, gentle and quirky dog breed. They are family-oriented dogs, making them very loyal to their human pack. They are also great with kids if you socialize them early. Learn about the Scottish origins of this relatively modern dog breed.

Shelties are wonderfully peculiar dogs with a unique set of traits. Have you noticed the Sheltie smile? How about they way they talk when they want your attention (and I don't mean they bark - they literally sing!) This section is dedicated to the quirky nature of our sheepdogs, including their love/hate relationship with water.

Shetland Sheepdogs are generally a very healthy breed, so you don't need to worry about major health issues. However there are some conditions that affect herding breeds specifically. This section covers essentials like spaying / neutering your Sheltie, grooming that luxurious coat, and preventing the problem of fleas and ticks.

If you're looking to adopt one of these amazing animals, find details of your nearest Sheltie rescue organization or Sheltie breeder. We have hundreds of listings across the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Thinking of buying a puppy from a pet store? Here are 8 reasons why you should never do this.

Here you can discuss everything Sheltie - from puppy naming to health and grooming issues. Join our Sheltie community and meet thousands of other Sheltie lovers; share pictures, exchange tips, and find support in times of need. Our Sheltie forum is free to register so join today!

Take a glance at our Sheltie Blog for all the latest articles on this website. If you're new to this site, you can see a full list of all the articles ever written, and if you're a regular, you can quickly see what's new. You can subscribe to our social media pages for real-time updates when new content is up.

Who am I? My name is Rebecca and I live with my partner, Pete, our son, Fox, and two gorgeous Shetland Sheepdogs here in the North Island of New Zealand. Meet the folk behind the scenes of Sheltie Planet and take a peek at the lives of our furry friends, Howard and Piper, who inspired this website.

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